Fluvoxamine for obsessive-compulsive disorder
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The Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in 1995. Fluvoxamine (brand name Luvox) acts by changing the way the brain processes the neurotransmitter serotonin. Clinical trials have shown that it is more effective than a placebo but may be no more effective than clomipramine (Anafranil). Fluvoxamine does not cause many of the side effects that occur with other drugs in this class. However, it may interfere with the metabolism of other drugs, especially the benzodiazepines. People who are taking lithium, Tegretol and methadone maintenance treatment for heroin addiction should be careful when taking fluvoxamine. Fluvoxamine should also not be used in conjunction with MAO inhibitors.
Publication Name: Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0025-732X
Year: 1995
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Lazy days in Carmel
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Carmel-by-the-Sea in California offers a number of interesting restaurant choices such as Casanova, a 22-year-old establishment that offers European dishes. Other eating places include Zig Zag, Anton and Michel, Cypress Inn, Flying Fish Grill, Grasing's Coastal Cuisine, The Terrace Grill and Nico.
Publication Name: Bon Appetit
Subject: Food/cooking/nutrition
ISSN: 0006-6990
Year: 1999
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Broker solicitation ban ruled unconstitutional
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The US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit has ruled an Illinois antisolicitation law as unconstitutional. The ruling will allow Illinois brokers to send real estate solicitations to all homeowners. Passed in the mid-1980s, the law has remained due to fear of blockbusting or panic peddling.
Publication Name: Realtor Magazine
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 1522-0842
Year: 1998
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